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    Severe diabetic stupor without ketosis is often overlooked in elderly patients with mild diabetes. This potentially fatal condition requires urgent recognition and treatment to reduce high mortality rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Diabetic stupor without ketosis is a severe complication of diabetes mellitus.
    • It often affects middle-aged or elderly individuals with mild diabetes, leading to underestimation of its severity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the unrecognized severity of diabetic stupor without ketosis.
    • To emphasize the need for urgent treatment to improve patient outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a review of existing literature and clinical observations.
    • Analysis of patient demographics and clinical presentation of severe diabetic stupor without ketosis.

    Main Results:

    • The syndrome is frequently missed due to mild presenting diabetes and patient age.
    • High mortality rates, ranging from 40% to 70%, are associated with delayed or inadequate treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Severe diabetic stupor without ketosis is a critical medical emergency.
    • Prompt recognition and aggressive management are essential to decrease the significant mortality associated with this condition.

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